Day: October 12, 2020

Meet hijab-wearing Political Activist,Aisha Yesufu

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Who is Aisha Yesufu? Aisha Yesufu is a Nigerian social and political activist who came to prominence for her role in speaking up for the abducted Chibok schoolgirls in 2014. Aisha Yesufu was the co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girl (BBOG) campaign that tirelessly held protests demanding for the rescue of the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by terrorists in Chibok. Full data profile of Aisha Yesufu Full name: Aisha Yesufu Age: 46 Birthday: December 1974 Height: 5″10 Alma mater: Bayero University, Kano State of origin: Edo State State of residence:…

Hajj Institute of Nigeria: The Journey so Far. By Mousa Ubandawaki

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History was made on Sunday 4th October, 2020 in Kano, when National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) sponsored Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS) was formally launched and its operations officially kicked-off at an elaborate ceremony witnessed by Political, Religious, Traditional and Institution leaders. The achievement duly placed the Commission on the high pedestal and no doubt on the right side of history, being the first Hajj mission in the sub-region and perhaps Africa to have an institution exclusively devoted to accepting contributions, savings for the purpose of performing the…

A NIGERIAN AS GOVERNOR IN AMERICA

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Meet 34 Year Old Nigerian Who’s Contesting For Governor In USA It may seem only in Nigeria that the youths are not serious minded to take over the mandate of ruler ship for important positions. I suppose our youths are deemed inexperienced and lazy thereby denying the opportunity to be responsible citizens who can impact our nation positively. But that’s not the case in other well developed countries like the United States of America (USA). Meet 34 years old Austin Chenge, a native of Benue State in Nigeria who is…

BREAKING: Edo Assembly Speaker Impeached

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The Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Francis Okiye, has been impeached. His removal followed a motion by the Majority Leader of the House, Henry Okhurobo, that Okiye be removed over allegations of high-handedness. His impeachment letter was signed by nine out of the 10 members who were present during a brief sitting on Monday. The House immediately swore in Marcus Onobun, representing Esan West State Constituency, as the new Speaker. Details later…   Newsbreaking

Interior Minister meets NAHCON Boss, pledges support for Makkah Road Initiative

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The minister of interior,Rauf Aregbesola has promised to support the National Hajj commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in its move to implement the Makkah Road Initiative. The minister made the promise when he received NAHCON’s Chairman/CEO , Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan and his management team at the Ministry of Interior for a courtesy visit to the Minister. In his remarks, the Chairman informed the minister that the purpose of the visit was to seek the support of the ministry in the commission’s quest to be included among the beneficiaries of the…